Campground 1 (Sites 1-43)

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Campground 1 (Sites 1-43)

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Reservable

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Campground 1 (Sites 1-43)
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.74

Top-Rated

Based on 115 reviews

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"Campground 1 is consistently described as clean, quiet, well‑maintained and very close to river/creek access. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, good hiking trails, family‑friendly amenities and convenient facilities like restrooms, showers and RV electrical hookups."

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Best Time to Camp at Campground 1 (Sites 1-43)

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Kid‑friendly swimming and boating/kayaking make summer a top season here.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.0 / 5

Ozark foliage and milder weather likely enjoyable, but no specific fall notes provided.

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Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Mild weather, river access and hiking likely make spring a strong season for visits.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

Fewer activities in winter; no winter recreation noted in description.

Planning Tips

    About Campground 1 (Sites 1-43)

    With the ancient St. Francois Mountains, the unspoiled natural landscape and the cool waters of the St. Francis River and Big Creek, Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone. Access to both the river and creek gives anglers the opportunity to hook many varieties offishand canoeists the chance tofloatyear-round. Several miles of hiking, backpacking, bicycling and equestriantrailsprovide glimpses of the area as the earlier settlers found it. Exhibits in the park’snature centerinterpret the natural and cultural history of the park. Visitors can spend the night in either a rusticcabinor one of two largecampgrounds. For horse lovers, there is a separate equestrian camp. Shadedpicnic areasare available for small and large groups.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    115 reviews
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    Campground 1 (Sites 1-43) is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campground 1 is consistently described as clean, quiet, well‑maintained and very close to river/creek access. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, good hiking trails, family‑friendly amenities and convenient facilities like restrooms, showers and RV electrical hookups.
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    Based on 115 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Clean, well‑kept sites and restrooms/showers","Quiet, relaxing atmosphere with good shade trees","Close river/creek access for swimming and water activities","Hiking trails and park‑center...
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    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["If you want a more kid/family‑oriented site, consider Campground 2 (reviewers say Campground 1 is more retirees/dogs).","Expect clear water but possibly low levels during droughts—plan...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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